Does anyone in Texas take #8 seriously? Or is this just thrown in for cosmetic, feel good purposes?
#8.We believe that a strong America ensures a free America. While we recognize that our nation is a major participant in the global community, we must also vigilantly protect the sovereignty of the United States. Freedom is never free, and we honor all those who have served our nation to protect our liberty.
I think everyone can agree with those statements, because they don't mean much by themselves. When we get to the planks where #8 is actually applied to policy, you'll see that the state party took it very seriously, indeed.
It's bound to be a controversial thread, and you're certainly invited to be part of the discussion. I know you have strong opinions on the matter.